Get to know our hard working team.
The Smart LeMire Group takes the concept of family and personal client service to new heights. Comprised of founder Emily Smart LeMire, her sister Lydia Smart Fields, and their father Baird Smart, they collaborate and complement each other well as a close-knit real estate team, and as advocates who want their clientele to feel like family too.
Kelly Duff, a good friend and fellow Winnetka native and Northfield resident, joined the team in 2021. Kelly brings a fresh take on the business and a deep love of real estate.
We collaborate on many city transactions with our partner Dusanka Verschuur. Dusanka has years of success and extensive knowledge of working in the Chicago real estate market.
With nearly 30 years of combined real estate experience and over 10 years as a team, The Smart LeMire Group has been continually recognized with top producing accolades and awards. This success has cultivated a loyal clientele who wouldn’t use anyone else when the time comes to buy or sell. The team dedicates their full attention to each client and transaction from beginning to end, and are rewarded with consistent repeat business and referrals to show for it, thanks to their outstanding results.
Specializing in dual markets, the team works in the city proper as well as the suburban north shore of Chicago. Each member has enjoyed living in both places for many years and are experts in these desirable yet different worlds. Real estate has always been the common denominator. Emily has a business mindset, Lydia has great creative vision, and Baird has an extensive background in production and working with investors. Together they are powerful enough to serve all types of listings, clients and territories, yet not too big that communication, attentiveness and responsiveness are ever sacrificed.
“We put a huge emphasis on finding a home for clients which becomes a haven for their family. We want them to love their house and community as much as we do. We feel honored to be part of such a life-changing event as purchasing a new home or selling your current house.” The Smart LeMire Group is equipped and excited to take on the important challenge of meeting all your needs in a real estate transaction.
We want you to love where you live, which is why we’re here to help provide as much information about different neighborhoods as possible—market values, comparable property information, community information, etc.
We have a passion for home design and decor and we have many resources that can help in this area. From staging to design and renovation specialists, never hesitate to reach out for referrals or guidance—we’d love to help!
Family is very important to us and we understand that it's the most significant factor in the home-buying process. The ultimate goal is to find a home that fits your family’s needs, which is why we have made it our job to do so.
With nearly 30 years of combined real estate experience and over 10 years as a team, The Smart LeMire Group has been continually recognized with top producing accolades and awards. This success has cultivated a loyal clientele who wouldn’t use anyone else when the time comes to buy or sell.